John Shelton

Obituary of John Wayne Shelton

Kingsport – John Wayne Shelton, 72 of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 28, 2018 at his residence following a brief illness. He was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and retired from Eastman Chemical Company. John was a member of Poplar Grove Primitive Baptist Church.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clement and Lucille Weems Shelton; brother, Tony Shelton; his first wife and mother of his children, Judy Shelton.

 

John is survived by his wife, Amy Davenport Shelton; sons, John Wayne Shelton II and fiancé Michelle and Joel Shelton; sister, Isabel Conley; granddaughter, Brooklynn Shelton; niece, Michelle (Brad) Stanley; nephews Tony (Michelle) Shelton, William Conley, Jr. and fiancé Rebecca; step- children, Sabrina Fields and Paul Surcey; step-grandchildren, Bryson, Trinity and Hunter; along with several cousins.

 

The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Friday, November 2, 2018 at Carter-Trent Funeral Home.

 

A funeral service will follow at 7 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Elder Oscar Irvin officiating. Music will be provided by the Poplar Grove Church Singers.

 

A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 3, 2018 at Poplar Grove Church Cemetery. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the cemetery at 10:55 a.m.

 

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.cartertrent.com.

 

Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Kingsport is serving the Shelton family.

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Tuesday
2
October

Funeral Service

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Carter-Trent Funeral Home - Kingsport
520 Watauga Street
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States
Friday
2
November

Visitation

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Friday, November 2, 2018
Carter-Trent Funeral Home - Kingsport
520 Watauga Street
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States
Saturday
3
November

Graveside Service

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday, November 3, 2018
Poplar Grove Church Cemetery
Kingsport
Kingsport, Tennessee, United States